Europe (Reference)

This covers several threads of European popular and folk music.

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Chantal Acda (1978– )

• w/Bill Frisell: Live at Jazz Middelheim [2017, self-released], B+(*)

Džambo Aguševi

• Džambo Aguševi Orchestra: Brasses for the Masses [2020, Asphalt Tango], B+(**)

Ahilea

• Cafe Svetlana [2009, Essay], B+(***)

Aksak Maboul [1977– ]

• Onze Danses Pour Combattre La Migraine [1977, Kamikaze]
• Un Peu De L'Âme Des Bandits [1980, Crammed Discs]
• Figures [2020, Crammed Discs], B+(**)

Haris Alexiou (1950– )

• Di Efchon [1998, Mondo Melodia], B+

Altin Gün [2017– ]

• Gece [2019, ATO], B+(**)
• Yol [2021, ATO], B+(**)
• Ask [2023, Glitterbeat], B+(*)

Dan Ar Bras

• Allez Dire a la Ville [1978, Hexagone]
• Acoustic [1985, Green Linnet]
• Music for the Silences to Come [1996, Shanachie]

Ardecore

• Ardecore [2005, Il Manifesto], A–

Eleftheria Arvanitaki

• Meno Ektos [1991, Polygram Greece]

Charles Aznavour (1924–2018)

• Aznavour Live: Palais des Congres [1999, EMI France]

Brigitte Bardot (1934– )

• w/Serge Gainsbourg: Bonnie and Clyde [1968, Fontana]

Steffen Basho-Junghans

• Song of the Earth [2000, Sublingual]
• Inside [2001, Strange Attractors]
• Landscapes in Exile [2002, Blue Moment]

Alain Bashung (1947– )

• Osez Joséphine [1991, Polydor]
• Compilation Bashung [(1992), Barclay]
• Fantaisie Militaire [1998, Polydor]
• Compilation Osez Joséphine [(1998), Polydor]

Franco Battiato (1945– )

• L'Imboscata [1996, Universal/Polygram]
• Shadow, Light [(1996), IRS]

Lucio Battisti (1943–98)

Begnagrad

• Begnagrad [1982, Mio], B

Sotiria Bellou (1921–97)

• Sotiria Bellou [Margo]

Wolf Biermann

• Gut Kirschenessen, DDR [1990, Wolf Bierman]

Vera Bila

• Queen of Romany [1999, BMG/Gig]

Georges Brassens (1921–81)

• Volume III [(1996), Polydor]
• Master Series: The Best of Georges Brassens [(1998), Poydor]

Goran Bregovic (1950– )

• Alkohol [2008, Wrasse], A–
• Welcome to Goran Bregovic (Best Of) [1974–2008, Wrasse], B+(*)

Jacques Brel (1929–78)

• Grand Jacques [1955, Polydor]
• Quand on n'a que l'Amour [(1996), Polydor]
• Master Serie [(1998), Polydor]
• Amsterdam: The Best of Jacques Brel [(1998), Polydor]

Concha Buika (1972– )

• Niña de Fuego [2008, Warner Music Latina]
• w/Chucho Valdes: El Ultimo Trago [2013, Warner Music Latina], B+(*)

El Cameron de la Isla (1951–92)

• Calle Reale [1983, Philips]
• Autorretrato (Self-Portrait) [1992, Philips]
• Mejor de Camarron da la Isla: Una Leyenda ... [(1993), Philips]

Enrico Caruso (1873–1921)

• Great Caruso [(1997), ASV]

Cäthe (1982– )

• Chill Out Punk [2022, Träum Weiter!], B+(***)

Manu Chao (1961– )

• Clandestino [1998, Ark 21], A
• Proxima Estacion: Esperanza [2001, Virgin], A
• Radio Bemba Sound System [2002, Virgin], B+
• La Radiolina [2007, Nacional/Because], A
• Radio Bemba: Baionarena Live [2008, Nacional/Because, 2 CD], A–
• Viva Tu [2024, Because Music], A–

Maurice Chevalier (1888–1972)

• Valentine [(1997), Arkadia]

Oana Catalina Chitu

• Bucharest Tango [2008, Asphalt Tango], B+(**)

Christine and the Queens (1988– )

• Chaleur Humaine [2014, Because]
• Saint Claude [2015, Neon Gold, EP], B+(**)
• Christine and the Queens [2015, Atlantic/Because/Neon Gold], B+(**)
• Chris [2018, Because Music], B+(**)
• Paranoia, Angels, True Love [2023, Because Music], B

Paolo Conte (1937– )

• The Best of Paolo Conte [(1998), Nonesuch], B
• Psiche [2009, Platinum/Universal], B+(*)

Csókolom

• May I Kiss Your Hand [1998, Arhoolie]

Dagens Ungdom

• Dagens Ungdom [2014, Metronomicon Audio], B+(***)

DahkaBrakha

Dalida (1933–87)

• Best of Dalida [(1992), Alex]
• Paroles de Femme (Best of Dalida) [(1994), Alex]
• Les Années Barclay: The Best of Dalida [(1998), Polydor]

Lucio Dalla

• Dalla / Morandi [(1995), BMG]

Danger Dan

• Das Ist Alles Von Der Kunstfreiheit Gedeckt [2021, Antilopen Geldwäsche], B+(*)

De Almaden, Escudero and Ramos

• Flamenco de Triana [1997, Tradition]

Pierre de Gaillande

• Bad Reputation: Pierre de Gaillande Sings Georges Brassens [2010, Barbès], B+(***)

Paco de Lucía (1947–2014)

• Entre Dos Aguas [1986, Polydor]
• Sirocco [1987, Polydor]
• Fosforito [1991, Iris Music]
• Live: One Summer Night [Polydor]

Marlene Dietrich (1901–92)

• The Cosmopolitan Marlene Dietrich [1951–54, Columbia], B+
• Love Songs [1930–59, Columbia/Legacy], B

Dissidenten

• The Jungle Book [1993, Triloka]
• Instinctive Traveler [1997, Blue Jackel]

Donnisulana

• Per Agata [1992, Silex]

Elina Duni (1981– )

• Matanë Malit [2012, ECM], B+(***)
• Dallëndyshe [2014, ECM], B+(***)
• Partir [2017, ECM], B+(*)

El Guincho (1983– )

• Alegranza [2008, XL], A–
• Pop Negro [2009, Young Turks/XL], A–
• Piratas de Sudamérica, Vol. 1 [2010, Young Turks, EP]
• Hiperasia [2016, Nacional], B

Ersatzmusika

• Voice Letter [2007, Asphalt Tango], A–
• Songs Unrecantable [2009, Asphalt Tango], A–

Róza Eskenázi (1900–81)

• Rembetissa 1933–1936 [1933–36, Rounder]

Fado em Si Bemol

• QB [2012, Vidisco], B+(*)

Famille Lela de Permet

• Polyphonic Voices and Instrumentals [1994, Indigo]

Family Atlantica

• Cosmic Unity [2016, Soundway], B+(*)

Fanfare Ciocarlia [1999– ]

• Radio Pascani [1999, Piranha]
• Iag Bari [2001, Piranha]
• Gili Garabdi [2005, Asphalt Tango]
• Queens and Kings [2007, Asphalt Tango], A–
• Live [2009, Asphalt Tango]
• w/Adrian Raso: Devil's Tale [2013, Asphalt Tango], B+(***)
• Onwards to Mars! [2016, Asphalt Tango], B+(***)
• 20 [1996–2016, Asphalt Tango], A–
• It Wasn't Hard to Love You [2021, Asphalt Tango], A–

Israel Fernandez

• Naranjas Sobre la Nieve [2007, Sunnyside], C+

Leo Ferré (1916–93)

• Avec le Temps: Les Chansons d'Amour [(1990), Barclay]
• Thank You Ferré [(1998), Polygram, 3 CD]

Brigitte Fontaine (1939– )

• Brigitte Fontaine Est . . . ? [1968, Saravah]
• Comme à la Radio [1969, Saravah], B+(***)
• Vous et Nous [1977, EMI]

François and the Atlas Mountains

• E Volo Love [2012, Domino], B+(***)

Fumaça Preta

• Fumaça Preta [2014, Soundway], A–
• Impuros Fanáticos [2016, Soundway], B+(*)

Charlotte Gainsbourg (1971– )

• IRM [2009, Elektra], B+(**)
• Stage Whisper [2010, Elektra], B
• Rest [2017, Because Music], B+(**)

Serge Gainsbourg (1928–91)

• No. 2 [1959, Polygram]
• L'Etonnant Serge Gainsbourg [1961, Polygram]
• Gainsbourg Percussions [1964, Polygram]
• Du Jazz Dans le Ravin [1958–64, Philips/Mercury], B
• Anna [1967, Polygram]
• Initials BB [1968, Philips]
• Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin [1969, Virgin France]
• Comic Strip [1966–69, Mercury/Philips], B+
• Histoire de Melody Nelson [1970–71, Light in the Attic], B+(***)
• Vu de L'exterieur [1973, Polydor]
• Rock Around the Bunker [1975, Polydor]
• L'Homme à Tête de Chou [1976, Polygram]
• Master Series: The Best of Serge Gainsbourg [(1998), Polydor]
• A Gainsbarre [(1999), Polygram]

Letizia Gambi

• Introducing Letizia Gambi [2012, Jando Music], C+

Garmarna

• Vittrad [1995, Omnium]

Magda Giannikou (1981– )

• Banda Magda: Tigre [2017, GroundUP Music], B+(*)

Ginkgoa

• EP Ginkgoa [2015, self-released, EP], B+(**)

Gipsy Kings [1988– ]

• Gipsy Kings [1988, Elektra], B–
• Live [1992, Elektra]
• Love and Liberte [1994, Elektra/Nonesuch]
• Volare! The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings [(2000), Elektra/Asylum]
• Pasajero [2007, Nonesuch], B+(**)

Gjallarhorn

• Ranarop: Call of the Sea Witch [1998, Elektra/Asylum]
• Sjofn [2000, NorthSide]

Boris Grebenshikov

• Russian Songwriter: A Collection From Boris Grebenshikov [(2003), Naxos World], B

Juliette Greco (1927– )

• Le Temps D'Une Chanson [2006, Sunnyside], B

Groupa

• Manskratt [1990, Amigo]

Françoise Hardy (1944–2024)

• Françoise Hardy [1962, Disques Vogue]
• Françoise Hardy [1963, Disques Vogue], B+(*)
• Françoise Hardy [1965, BMG]
• The Vogue Years [1962–67, BMG, 2 CD]
• La Question [1971, Virgin]

Hedningarna [1988– ]

• Kaksi [1992, Northside]
• 1989–2003 [1989–2003, NorthSide], B+

Helena (1969– )

• Azul [2003, Sunnyside]
• Née Dans la Nature [2005, Sunnyside]
• Bang! Dillinger Girl and "Baby Face" Nelson [2006, Sunnyside], B
• Fraise Vanille [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Lorentz Hop (1887–1954)

• Hardangerfiddle [1946–51, Nor-Co], B

Pawlo Humeniuk

• King of the Ukrainian Fiddlers: The Early Years [1925–27, Folk Lyric]

Toni Iordache (1942–87)

• Sounds From a Bygone Age, Vol. 4 [1964–80, Asphalt Tango], B+(**)

Ja, Panik [2006– ]

• Libertatia [2014, Rough Trade], B+(*)

Irène Jacob (1966– )

• w/Francis Jacob: Je Sais Nager [2012, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Niño Josele (1974– )

• Paz [2006, Calle 54], B+(**)

JPP

• String Tease [1998, NorthSide]

Juniore [2013– ]

• Un Deux Trois [2020, Le Phonographe], B+(**)

Kepa Junkera

• Bilbao 00:00h [1999, Alula]

Patrick Juvet

• Got a Feeling [1978, Casablanca], B+

Kal

• Radio Romanista [2008, Asphalt Tango], B+(**)

Maria Kalaniemi (1964– )

• Maria Kalaniemi [1992, Xenophile], B+(**)
• Iho [1997, Hannibal]
• Bellow Poetry [2006, Alula], B

Kalesijski Svuci

• Bosnian Breakdown: The Unpronounceable Beat of Sarajevo [(1991), GlobeStyle]

Ketama [1987– ]

• Ketama [1987, Hannibal]
• w/Toumani Diabate, Danny Thompson: Songhai [1988, Hannibal]
• Toumani Diabate, José Soto: Songhai 2 [1994, Hannibal], B+(*)

Kitka

• The Rusalka Cycle: Songs Between the Worlds [2007, Diaphonica], B–

Kottarashky

• Opa Hey! [2009, Asphalt Tango], B+(***)
• w/The Rain Dogs: Demoni [2012, Asphalt Tango], B+(***)

Sanna Kurki-Suonio

• Musta [1998, NorthSide]

Albert Kuvezin

• Re-Covers [2006, World Village], C+

La Cherga

• Fake No More [2008, Asphalt Tango], A
• Revolve [2011, Asphalt Tango], A–

Marie Laforêt (1940– )

Ute Lemper (1963– )

• Berlin Cabaret Songs [1997, London]
• All That Jazz: The Best of Ute Lemper [1987–97, London], B
• Punishing Kiss [2000, Polygram]
• Rendezvous With Marlene [2020, Jazzhaus], B+(***)

Vladimir Lenhart

• Lenhart Tapes: Duets [2021, Novo Doba], B+(**)
• Lenhart Tapes: Dens [2023, Glitterbeat], B+(***)

Lotte Lenya (1898–1981)

• Sings Kurt Weill's The Seven Deadly Sins and Berlin Theatre Songs [1955–57, Sony], B
• Kurt Weill: Berlin and American Theater Songs [1955–57, CBS Masterworks], B+
• The Lotte Lenya Album [1955–57, Columbia], A–
• Lenya Sings Weill: The American Theatre Songs [1955–66, Sony Classical], A–

Annbjørg Lien

• Baba Yaga [1999, NorthSide]

Carmen Linares

• La Luna en el Rio [1991, Audivis]

Vesa-Matti Loiri (1945– )

• 4+20 [1971, Porter], B+(*)

Lo'Jo

• Au Cabaret Sauvage [2002, World Village]

Kirile Loo

• Saatus [1997, Alula]

Gabi Lunca

• Sounds From a Bygone Age, Vol. 5 [1956–78, Asphalt Tango], A–

Daniele Luppi (1972– )

• w/Parquet Courts: Milano [2017, 30th Century/Columbia], B+(***)

Madredeus [1992– ]

• Ainda [1995, Blue Note]
• Faluas Do Tejo [2004, Metro Blue], B+

Mahala Raï Banda

• Mahala Raï Banda [1999–2004, Crammed Discs], B+(**)
• Ghetto Blasters [2009, Asphalt Tango], B+(***)

Iorgos Mangas

• Iorgos Mangas [Globestyle]

Mano Negra [1989– ]

• Patchanka [1988, EMI/Virgin], B+(**)
• Puta's Fever [1989, EMI/Virgin]
• King of Bongo [1990–91, EMI/Virgin], B+(*)
• Amerika Perdida [1988–91, EMI/Virgin], B+(***)
• Casa Babylon [1994, Virgin]
• The Best of Mano Negra [(1999), Ark]

Mariza

• Concerto em Lisboa [2006, Times Square, CD+DVD], B

Boban Markovic

• Live in Belgrade [2002, Piranha]
• Boban I Marko [2003, Piranha], A–
• The Promise [2005, Piranha], B+(***)
• Devla: Blown Away to Dancefloor Heaven [2009, Piranha], A–
• w/Fanfare Ciocárlia: Balkan Brass Battle [2011, Asphalt Tango], B+(***)
• Boban & Marko Markovic Orchestra: Gipsy Manifesto [2013, Piranha], B+(***)

Juan Martin

• Painter in Sound [1986, Jive/Novus]
• Camino Latino [2001–2002, Flamencovision], B+

Martirio (1958– )

• Flor de Piel [2003, Sunnyside]
• w/Chano Domínguez: Acoplados [2004, Sunnyside], B
• Primavera en Nueva York [2006, Calle 54], B+(***)

Melenas

• Dias Raros [2020, Trouble in Mind], B+(**)

Jaro Milko

• Jaro Milko and the Cubalkanics: Cigarros Explosivos! [2014, Asphalt Tango], B+(*)

Eddy Mitchell (1942– )

• Jambalaya [2006, Sunnyside], C+

Yves Montand (1921–91)

• Montand [1962, Sony]
• A Paris [(1998), DRG]
• By Request [Columbia]

Pietra Montecorvino (1962– )

• Napoli Mediterranea [2003, Lucky Planets], B+(***)

Carlos Montoya

• Carlos Montoya [(1981), Allegro]

Ana Moura (1979– )

• Leva-Me Aos Fados [2010, World Village]
• Coliseu [2008, World Village], B+(**)

Fermín Muguruza

• FM 99.00 Dub Manifest [2000, Piranha]
• Brigadistak Sound System [2002, Piranha]

Jean-Louis Murat (1954– )

• Mustango [1999, Virgin]

Muzsikás

• Muzsikás [1987, Hannibal]
• Prisoner's Song [1988, Hannibal]
• Maramaros: The Lost Jewish Music of Transylvania [1993, Hannibal]

Mystère des Voix Bulgares

• Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares [1987, Elektra/Nonesuch], B
• From Bulgaria with Love: The Pop Album [1993, Mesa Blue Moon]

Negu Gorriak [1990– ]

• Borreroak Baditu Milaka Aurpegi [1993, Esan Ozenki]

The Ökrös Ensemble

• I Left My Sweet Homeland [2002, Rounder]

Ottopasuuna

• Ottopasuuna [1991, Green Linnet]

Ivo Papasov (1952– )

• Balkanology [1991, Hannibal], B+

Carlos Paredes

• Guitarra Portuguesa [1990, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
• w/Charlie Haden: Dialogues [1990, Antilles]

Pata Negra

• The Best of Pata Negra [(1998), Milestone]

Rozina Pátkai

• Taladim [2018, Tom-Tom], B+(**)

Cristina Pato (1980– )

• Migrations [2011, Sunnyside], B+(***)

Paco Peña

• Flamenco [1971, Philips]
• The Art of Paco Peña [(1993), Nimbus]

Mari Boine Persen (1956– )

• Gula Gula [1989, Real World]
• Radiant Warmth [1996, Antilles]

Edith Piaf (1915–63)

• Live at Carnegie Hall [1957, Capitol]
• Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Edith Piaf [(1991), Capitol]
• 30th Anniversary Anthology [(1994), Angel]
• Mon Legionnaire [(1997), Arkadia Chansons]

Piirpauke

• Algazara [Rockadillo]

Romica Puceanu (1928–96)

• w/The Gore Brothers: Sounds From a Bygone Age, Vol. 2 [1964–73, Asphalt Tango], A–

Masha Qrella (1975– )

• Woanders [2021, Staatsakt], B+(***)

Quadro Nuevo [1998– ]

• Ciné Passion [2000, Justin Time], B
• Canzone Della Strada [2004, Justin Time]
• Tango Bitter Sweet [2006, Justin Time], B+(***)

Radio Tarifa

• Rumba Argelina [1996, World Circuit]
• Cruzando el Rio [2001, World Circuit/Nonesuch], B+

José Reyes

• Cantaor de la Camargue [Tudor]

Hege Rimestad

• White Arrow [1998, NorthSide]

Thierry Robin

• Gitans [1996, Silex]

Amália Rodrigues (1920–99)

• Fados e Guitarradas [1989, Festival]
• The Art of Amália Rodrigues [(1998), Hemisphere]

Rosalía (1993– )

• El Mal Querer [2018, Sony Music], B
• Motomami [2022, Columbia], A–

Darko Rundek

• w/Cargo Orkestar: Ruke [2004, Piranha]

Henri Salvador (1917– )

• Chambre Avec Vue [2000, EMI]
• Ses Plus Grandes: The Best of Henri Salvador [(2001), Universal International]
• Room With a View [2002, Blue Note]
• Révérence [2007, Circular Moves], A–

Alejandro Sanz (1968– )

• Sirope [2015, Universal], B+(*)

Marta Sebestyén

• Muzsikas [1987, Hannibal]
• Prisoner's Song [1988, Hannibal]
• Kismet [1996, Hannibal]
• Morning Star [1997, Hannibal]
• The Best of Marta Sebestyén: Voice of "The English Patient" [(1997), Hannibal]

Andrés Segovia (1893–1987)

• The Segovia Collection, Vol. 1: Bach [(1987), MCA]
• The Segovia Collection, Vol. 5: Five Centuries of the Spanish Guitar [(1989), MCA]
• The Segovia Collection, Vol. 9: The Romantic Guitar [(1991), MCA]

Selo I Ludy Performance Band

• Bunch One [2019, self-released], B+(***)

17 Hippies

• Heimlich [2007, Hipster], B+(*)

Dona Dumitru Siminica (1926– )

• Sounds From a Bygone Age, Vol. 3 [1960, Asphalt Tango], B+(***)

Nana Simopoulos

• Skins [2016, Na], B+(**)

Slavic Soul Party [2002– ]

• Bigger [2005, Barbès]
• Teknochek Collision [2007, Barbès], A–
• Taketron [2009, Barbès]
• Plays Duke Ellington's Far East Suite [2014, Ropeadope], A–

Sorten Muld [1996– ]

• Mark II [1999, NorthSide], B+

Spook and the Guay

• Ocho Rios [1999, High Groove]

Kristi Stassinopoulou (1956– )

• Echotropia [2001, Tinder]
• w/Stathis Kalyviotis: Greekadelia [2012, Riverboat]
• w/Stathis Kalyviotis: NYN [2016, Riverboat], B+(**)

Ion Petre Stoican

• Sounds From a Bygone Age Vol. 1 [1966–77, Asphalt Tango], A–

Stromae (1985– )

• Multitude [2022, Mosaert], B+(**)

Tallari

• Homiammasti [1996, Kansanmusik]

C. Tangana

• El Madrileño [2021, Sony Music], B+(*)

Taraf de Haïdouks

• Musique des Tziganes de Roumanie [1991, Cramworld], B
• Honourable Brigands, Magic Horses and Evil Eye [1994, Crammed Discs]
• Taraf de Haïdouks [1999, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
• Band of Gypsies [2001, Nonesuch], B+
• The Continuing Adventures of Taraf de Haidouks [2006, Crammed Discs]
• Maskerada [2007, Crammed Discs]
• Of Lovers, Gamblers and Parachute Skirts [2015, Crammed Discs], B+(**)

Tenores di Bitti

• S Amore E Mama [1996, Real World]

Terem Quartet

• Terem [1992, Virgin]

Gianmaria Testa

• Altre Latitudini [2004, Le Chant du Monde]

Mikis Theodorakis (1925– )

• The Very Best of Theodorakis [(1999), Koch]

Tomatito

• Rosas del Amor [2001, EMI]

Michèle Torr

Charles Trénet (1913– )

• Anthologie [(1994), Angel]

Trio Bulgarka

• The Forest Is Crying [1988, Hannibal]

Two Siberians

• Out of Nowhere [2005, WA/Heads Up], B+

The Ukrainians [1991– ]

• Pisni [Cooking Vinyl]

Márkos Vambakáris (1905– )

• Bouzouki Pioneer [1932–40, Rounder]

Värttinä

• Oi Dai [1990, Green Linnet]
• Kokko [1996, Elektra/Asylum]
• Vihma [1998, RCA]
• Ilmatar [2001, NorthSide]

Väsen [1993– ]

• Spirit [1997, NorthSide]
• Whirled [1997, NorthSide]

Ramana Vieira

• Fado Da Vida [2015, Fate of Life], B

Gus Viseur

• Compositions 1934–1942 [(1996), Fremeaux]

Voches de Sardinna

• Voches de Sardinna [1999, Winter & Winter, 2 CD]

Vujicsics

• Vujicsics [1988, Hannibal]

Sanda Weigl

• Sanda: Gypsy in a Tree [2010, Barbes], B+(*)

Lena Willemark

• Nordan [1994, ECM]

Savina Yannatou

• w/Primavera en Salonico: Terra Nostra [2001, ECM], B
• w/Primavera en Salonico: Sumiglia [2004, ECM], B+
• w/Primavera en Salonico: Songs of an Other [2007, ECM], B+(*)
• w/Primavera en Salonico: Songs of Thessaloniki [2015, ECM], B+(**)

Yelle

• L'Ère Du Verseau [2020, Recreation Center], B+(*)

Yuri Yunakov (1958– )

• Yuri Yunakov Ensemble: New Colors in Bulgarian Wedding Music [1997, Traditional Crossroads], B+(***)

Zap Mama [1993– ]

• Adventures in Afropea 1 [1993, Luaka Bop], B–
• Sabsylma [1994, Luaka Bop]
• Seven [1997, Luaka Bop]
• Supermoon [2007, Heads Up], B

Zucchero (1955– )

• The Best of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari's Greatest Hits [(1999), Polygram]
• Zucchero and Co. [1988–2003, Concord/Hear Music], C–

Zuco 103

• Outro Lado [2000, Six Degrees]

Various Artists

• Bosnia: Echoes from an Endangered World [(1993), Smithsonian/Folkways]
• Brasslands [A Motion Picture Soundtrack] [2013, Evergreene], B+(**)
• Cante Flamenco [(1996), Ocora]
• Cuisine Non Stop: An Introduction to the French Nouvelle Generation [1996–2000, Luaka Bop], B+
• Duende: From Traditional Masters to Gypsy Rock [(1994), Ellipsis Arts, 3 CD]
• Early Cante Flamenco: Classic Recordings from the 1930's [(1990), Arhoolie]
• La Chanson Française Traditionelle [(1995), EPM Musique, 3 CD]
• The Dance of Heaven's Ghosts [(1997), Hemisphere]
• Gipsy Rhumba: The Original Rhythm of Gipsy Rhumba in Spain 1965–1974 [1965–74, Soul Jazz], B+(**)
• Greek-Oriental Rembetika [1911–37, Arhoolie]
• Mourmourika: Songs of the Greek Underworld [1930–55, Rounder], B+(*)
• My Only Consolation: Classic Pierotic Rembetica 1932–1946 [1932–46, Rounder]
• Portugal: The Story of Fado [(1997), Hemisphere]
• Princes Amongst Men: Journeys With Gypsy Musicians [1964–2007, Asphalt Tango], A–
• Putumayo Kids Present: French Playground [1997–2004, Putumayo World Music], B+(*)
• Putumayo Presents: Acoustic France [1994–2007, Putumayo World Music], B
• Putumayo Presents: French Café [(2003), Putumayo World Music], B
• Putumayo Presents: Greece: A Musical Odyssey [(2004), Putumayo World Music], B+
• Putumayo Presents: Italian Café [1958–2004, Putumayo World Music], B+
• Putumayo Presents: Paris [1995–2005, Putumayo World Music], B+(*)
• Rembetica: Historic Urban Folk Songs from Greece [1906–46, Rounder]
• The Rough Guide to Fado [(2004), World Music Network], B+
• The Rough Guide to Gypsy Swing [(2004), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to Paris Café Music [(2002), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Greece [(2001), World Music Network], B+
• The Rough Guide to the Music of the Gypsies [(1999), World Music Network], B+
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Portugal [(1998), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Russia [(2002), World Music Network], B–
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Scandinavia [(2000), World Music Network], B
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Wales [(2000), World Music Network], B
• Roumanie: Wedding Music from Wallachia [(1995), Ethnic]
• Russendisko: Hits [(2003), Trikont], A–
• The Story of Fado [(1997), Hemisphere]
• Unblocked: The Music of Eastern Europe [(1997), Ellipsis Arts, 3 CD]
• Voches de Sardinna [(1999), Winter & Winter, 2 CD]